The Productivity Shift

Check out Mark and his work at https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDragerYT
And if you want to reach him directly, DM him at https://www.instagram.com/mark.drager/
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I have the pleasure of talking to Mark Drager in this episode.

Mark Drager is a pro-conversationalist and host of the YouTube show, We Do Hard Things. Mark believes that happiness only comes from pursuing our passion at all costs.

We know growth takes risk, sacrifice, hard work. Too often we don't want to risk the "okay" to get the extraordinary.

Looking back, life makes sense... the dots connect... we can see how we faced and survived everything that was thrown at us. Looking forward, life is uncertain and scary...we can't see or imagine things magically working out.

And yet if we applied the same thinking to the future as we can to the past, we'd see that life will give us all these amazing twists and turns but it will all work out for the best.

BUT, if we want to live a big, bold, extraordinary life we can't live in fear and doubt. We can't play it safe. We must face the scary and difficult, do the hard things, and pursue your passions at all costs (because no one else is going to do it for you).

With enough time, you can achieve ANY GOAL you have for yourself, Mark says.

Just question everything and answer these questions:
1) What do you want?
2) Why do you want it?
3) Who has it/has done it?
4) How did they do it/get it?
5) Are you willing to do what they did?
6) What's the first, smallest step?

Mark also had another really great question for you...that’s right, it’s the question of the week:

What was the last completely terrifying, scary, hard thing you did and now that you're looking back, what magical thing did it lead to?

Head on over to @productivitybreakthrough on IG and let me now your answer under the Question of the Week post.

Don't forget to check out Mark and his work at https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDragerYT
And if you want to reach him directly, DM him at https://www.instagram.com/mark.drager/

Get your free download of my Fierce Conversations "big ideas" summary here. Really taking in these concepts will change your life: https://elise-enriquez.mykajabi.com/pl/2147598380

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“The big transformational idea that comes out of this book that changed everything for me was this idea that your mind is meant for having ideas and not holding them.”  ~ Elise Enriquez…about David Allen’s Getting Things Done.

With summer coming, there are a lot of summer reading lists out there and they're usually all about beach reads. I definitely love a good beach read - I love a good novel. Especially a thriller or something that has outstanding dialog.

So if you are looking for a good piece of escapism, I know that Entertainment Weekly and the New York Times have great lists for summer reads.

However, if you're looking to mix in some personal growth over the next couple of months, this episode will be of particular interest to you. I share with you the 7 personal growth books that changed my life.

Something you need to know about me that is that I am not somebody who reads every personal growth book out there. Sometimes I see people that post about how many books they read every year. To me, though, taking the time to internalize and implement the things I learn from a personal growth book is more important than reading a profusion of them.

I've found that it takes time for changes to happen, so hopping from idea to idea from the new book you picked up right after you finished your last book isn't always helpful.

Here are the 7 books that have changed my life the most, in the chronological order that I was introduced to them:

And you know I'm not gonna leave you without asking you the question of the week.

What is ONE powerful concept you've learned from your favorite book and what is ONE thing you could do this week to put it into action?

Go over to my Instagram and let me know.

Feeling stuck? How about buying Tracey's book? 

Head to igniteyourchampions.com/book to get your copy today.
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“Social Media is not a sales tool. It is a trust-building tool. It is a relationship-building tool. And when you can have those conversations where relationships can continue, that's where the magic is.” 
~ Tracey Warren

When it comes to getting the word out about what you do, do you ever have an internal dialog that goes a little something like this:

I really don't like social media, but I know I need to use it.
OR
I don't know what to say.
OR
My ideal client is everyone.
OR
It all feels slimy
OR 
I don't want to sound like I'm selling used cars

If you've ever thought any of that, then this episode is for you.

Heck, even if you haven't, there is lots of marketing goodness in this episode because I am talking to Tracey Warren of Ignite Your Champions this week.

Tracey teaches business owners how to grow a business & create a profitable community with ease & joy by making marketing fun, simple, easy and effective.

She is an author, truth-teller, community creator, and fun, authentic speaker. She is a bold example of how authenticity and vulnerability can be a huge asset for entrepreneurs who want to build community.

Here’s what you should expect to learn from my chat with Tracey:

And of course, the question of the week:

What is ONE way you could ask for help this week?

Go find the question of the week on my Instagram feed and comment with your answer.

And if you know of someone who wants to move their marketing forward by building community, please make sure to get this episode to them.

Post a pic on Instagram of you enjoying a moment in your life. Be sure to tag me @productivitybreakthrough and use the hashtag #productivityrebel.
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“I believe that we can be productive all the time.” ~ Elise Enriquez

Are you ready to be a rebel in my productivity revolution?

In this episode, I talk about productivity as I view it in my world.

There’s a common misconception about productivity that I really want to shine a light on.

You see there can be a lot of things that we want to get done in the world and in our lives that are really specific; things that have deadlines, milestones and goals that we want to accomplish.

Then there are subtler things that aren't as easy to measure, and are just as important if not more important than the goals that we can write down on a piece of paper. For example a parent being present and having their child see them being present at their sporting event.



“In my world being productive means that you are moving forward what matters most while still being present to the people, experiences, and opportunities around you.” ~ Elise Enriquez.

When we frame the conversation of productivity around getting things done, it can create a lot of shame because you will never be done with your list —there will always be things that you could be doing. So, if your measurement of productivity is based on how many things you check off a list, you will probably struggle to feel satisfied and fulfilled in your life.

I expounded on my definition of productivity by breaking into two parts:
1 - Moving forward what matters most
2 - Being present with your people, being open to new opportunities, and being present with the experiences that are important to you.

When productivity is done well, it means you have systems that support the progress you want to make AND they support you in being present in your life...so you can actually experience what's happening around you.

Listen to the episode to learn more.

And then I wanna know —cue my Question of the Week— Are you ready to join the productivity revolution?
Are you ready to move this revolution forward so we can experience less overwhelm, shame, and worry and experience more joy, peace, and fulfillment?

If so, post a pic on Instagram of you enjoying a moment in your life. Be sure to tag me @productivitybreakthrough and use the hashtag #productivityrebel.

Need help in using personality assessments as tools to create life and work fulfilment ?
Reach out to Darci: darcidanielscoaching.com
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Have you ever taken a personality assessment like the DISC, Myers-Briggs, Enneagram or VIA Character strengths and felt like it wasn't helpful or like shouting “I want my money back!”?

I have. When I first took the Myers-Briggs assessment i was given my results and then given a list of careers I should consider based on my results. That was it. No debrief. No follow up.

Or maybe you've been in a big group workshop where everyone takes an assessment, you all get your results, and then do exercises as groups based on your results. Perhaps all the while worried that you and your boss aren't in the same group. Or maybe people keep cracking jokes about one particular type and the facilitator doesn't do anything about it.

These kinds of experiences with assessments are far too common and so frustrating to hear about as coaches, because we know there is a better way.

Assessments can be powerful tools to create life and work fulfilment. Which is exactly what my guest in this episode, Darci Daniels, does for people.

“Some people love to work and they love their lives. When you have life fulfilment and you are happy with both, you will find a natural balance - [that’s] work-life fulfilment.”~ Darci Daniels.

Darci has been a certified business and life coach since 2014. She worked in the financial and mortgage industry for over 20 years, including 11 years as a loan officer and three years as a corporate coach.

Darci and I geeked out over the power of self-knowledge and self-acceptance, and how we can use personality/strengths assessment to our best advantage.

Speaking of self-knowledge and self-acceptance, here’s my question for you this Week: What is ONE thing you could do to get to know yourself better this week?

Be sure to let me know over on Instagram.

PS: Whether you already know your Enneagram Type and/or VIA profile, or not, I recommend reaching out to Darci to help you bring the power of these two approaches together into a practical plan to help you move forward.

Website: darcidanielscoaching.com 
Instagram: @lifecoachdarci 
LinkedIn: darci-daniels-talkington

As you know this podcast focuses on helping you move forward what matters most. Sometimes, knowing what matters most is really obvious and clear to you, and other times it's just not that easy.

There are points in life you get to and things just shift.

Those changes can be external, like the pandemic, and sometimes those changes are internal - where you are ready for something new, a different kind of challenge, a shift, some sort of change.

However, we don't always know what that shift or change or challenge is. At these times the question of "what do you want?” can feel really overwhelming. 

When it comes to times like these it can be important to note that the best kind of work you can do is inside work.

I want to help with that. In this episode, I talk about 3 different ways to get more clear about what you want.

1 - Notice what lights you up
2 - Pay attention to what drives you crazy
3 - Pay attention to the stuff that make you jealous and envious

Whether you are feeling the urge to make a shift, but you don't know what it is quite yet or you just wanna make sure you're staying tuned into yourself and what you care about, listen to the episode to find out more about these 3 methods.

Let me know your answer for this week’s Question of the Week:
Which of these clarity challenges will you take on this week?

Be sure to head on over to Instagram and let me know which one you're going to try out this week. I’d also love it if you let me know what you uncover at the end of the week.

PS: Whether it's a business BFF or a personal BFF, don’t forget to share this episode with your BFFs so you can help them get clear about what they want too and you can cheer each other on in making that a reality.

Are you a Limb Dweller or a Trunk Dweller? 

Take the quiz at: https://www.fyrebox.com/play/are-you-a-limb-dweller-fi_E2mQqPwER

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I'm so happy to share a conversation I recently had with Sandy Stamato,

Sandy is the Founder of Limb Dweller Transitional Coaching for women 50 and beyond.

Sandy says, “At a certain point, there are no do-overs. This is precious time, so why waste it?”

Sandy Stamato, an accomplished public speaker, trainer, frequent podcast guest, and founder of Limb Dwelling Transitional coaching. Her 30 years of experience in marketing, media sales and business consulting gives her a textured perspective when she works with solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and reluctantly employed.

In this episode we talk about embracing your true nature and how that can change your life.

Sandy tells her painful and liberating story of discovering that she is a "limb dweller" and what that has meant to her and so many others to embrace that instead of feeling ashamed and isolated.

If you've ever felt like an outsider in this world, this is the episode for you.

Even if you haven't felt that way, take a listen and gain a new perspective so you can support someone you care about who might be feeling like Sandy used to.

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 Want to get in touch with Sandy and learn more about 

www.limbdweller.com

[email protected]

Head on over to https://eliseenriquez.com/freestuff to get access to the productivity tools I use to create an everyday life I love living.
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Hey there!

Are you up for a little heart-to-heart talk this week?

I'm working on some cool stuff in my business right now that I can't wait to share with you. And for as excited and certain as I am about what I'm doing, I definitely didn't feel that way at first. I was really hung up on everyone else's definitions of what a coach is supposed to be and what success looks like.

So this week I'm sharing a bit of my personal and professional journey with you in hopes of inspiring you to challenge the definitions you are working from and to think about what truly matters most to YOU.

Tune in to get inspiration and tools to support you in:

And of course, all of this brings me to...*ding*...the Question of the Week….What is the ONE thing you could do this week to bring more of YOU to the most important role you play in your life?

Be sure to answer the question of the week over on Intsagram:  

https://www.instagram.com/productivitybreakthrough/  

Could you do me a favor? Could you take a moment to think of another woman on a mission who is looking to do great things while enjoying the journey? Once you have that person in mind, please send along this episode to them. I'd really appreciate it.

Head on over to https://eliseenriquez.com/freestuff to get access to the tools that help us manage our family meetings.
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Hey Hey!

I’m super excited to be interviewing a VERY special guest in this episode…drum roll, please…It’s none other than the woman I’m super privileged to do life with, my amazing wife, Kim Hope!

After 15 years of a successful career as a massage professional and nationally-traveling massage instructor, Kim left it all behind to start over and train in something she always wanted to do - residential redesigns...remodeling homes and outdoor living spaces. As you can imagine, her days look drastically different now from what they did in those 15 years. That lady’s got one hell of a story to tell!

That’s not what we’re talking about today, though. In this episode, you will get to find out more about Kim, us as a couple, our differences and what we do to get on the same page so we can keep on creating a life we love.

Believe it or not, Kim and I have our differences, like any other couple. We were in our late thirties and early forties by the time we started our life together, we each had our own established lives and ways of doing things, with our own internal and external shifts. I’d just gone through a divorce and Kim was going through a major career shift. So naturally, we came at things from totally different perspectives.

Despite all this, we always considered ourselves great communicators and were pretty much on the same page in every area of our lives…or so we thought!

Then we met Doug Petersen, my guest from episode 21, and quickly realized that we actually DID need to be very intentional in making sure we were on the same page, and not just with our finances. That’s a whole other story. If you missed it, go on and listen to EP 21 to find out the details. Anyway, Doug introduced the idea of us having a weekly family meeting, and we have never looked back since.

OK, to be honest; it took a while to gain momentum, and we’re still learning lots and tweaking our process, but we’ve already seen such great results that we’re both fully committed and extremely grateful to have it in place.

Tune in to find out more about our weekly family meeting. I’m sure you’re curious to know,

Kim also came up with this whopper of a Question of the Week….Would it be more painful to grow or to just stay the same?

To get free access to some of the tools I talked about in today's episode, go to eliseenriquez.com/freestuff

And if you think of someone that has been struggling to get on the same page with their partner, send them a link to this episode.

If you are interested in one of the simplest, most affordable apps that helps me run my life and business, head on over to https://eliseenriquez.com/freestuff to get your hands on this sanity-saving app. 

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Tech, tools and apps...Wanna know how they are getting in your way?

Anyone who's ever worked with me will be surprised to hear this. Just the other day, one of my one-on-one clients said, "Elise, you have an app for everything." ‘Cause I sorta do, you know.

So, why the heck would I think that technology can get in your way?!

Well, here’s the thing. I've worked with a lot of small business owners over the years and there are a lot of shiny tools, tech and apps targeted at them, with a healthy dose of FOMO-inducing marketing tactics thrown in there. They’re marketed in a way as if to make you think that if you just invest in their technology (and we're not always talking small investments here) that everything will be better in your life and in your business.

AND THAT SIMPLY ISN'T TRUE.

I cannot tell you how many people I’ve worked with who, when they started working with me, could point to this really complex, all-encompassing technology that they pay for monthly or annually...that was gonna 10x their business...that they were not using.

Do you know why?...The technology is not enough! These tools and apps are not going to save you.

They CAN absolutely make your life and work easier, WHEN you use them to support and/or make existing business processes more efficient.

They CANNOT make up for lack of process.

In this episode, I talked about 3 things you need to be clear about before you decide what tools you need in your business (and life):

When you’re clear on that, you can then set up SIMPLE SYSTEMS to support you in making those actions happen more reliably, consistently, and efficiently. Systems like checklists, regular meetings, spreadsheets, etc.

So, here’s my question for you this week… What is ONE simple system you can put in place THIS week to support the results you are trying to create?

Tell me all about it over on Instagram @productivitybreakthrough.

AND if you are interested in one of my simplest, most-affordable apps that helps me run my life and business, head on over to https://eliseenriquez.com/freestuff to get your hands on this sanity saving app.